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Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: I did not interrupt the Minister even once. He does not get it. According to the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, it is the fault of the people. They should be more gracious and understanding of the great initiatives that have been taken. It is the fault of the media for not telling us about these great initiatives. The Government does not get it. The public will not be ruled by the Government...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Correct.

Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (11 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: It is very important that we are debating a motion which has been agreed unanimously by both sides of the House. I pay tribute to Deputy Shatter and others who have worked with the Government to bring about such a motion. It is the appropriate response to this particular issue, that is, the publication of the Ryan report. Twice in the past 15 months Mr. Justice Ryan asked Dáil Éireann to...

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (11 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will investigate if section 35 of the Credit Union Act 1997 is proving restrictive regarding the renegotiation of over five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23430/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason Tallaght Hospital, Dublin, is losing breast cancer specialised services and patients are being referred to different hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23429/09]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (11 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans to recognise and sanction a conversion course in respect of Montessori trained teachers who are currently teaching within the school system, in order that they can gain full recognition as primary teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23369/09]

Written Answers — Oideachas Trí Gaeilge: Oideachas Trí Gaeilge (16 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 255: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta cén beartas atá ag an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta maidir le scoileanna a bhíonn ag múineadh trí Ghaeilge sa Ghaeltacht; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [23576/09]

Written Answers — Oideachas Trí Gaeilge: Oideachas Trí Gaeilge (16 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 256: To ask the Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta an dtacaíonn sé le scoileanna lánGhaeilge sa Ghaeltacht, nó an é mian agus polasaí na Roinne go mbeadh sruthanna Béarla ag feidhmiú iontu; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [23577/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools at primary and secondary level which are currently at each stage of the school building programme; the breakdown by band of the number of schools waiting for buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23803/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools at primary and secondary level which were at each stage or band of the school building programme in 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23804/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proportion of his capital budget which will be spent at primary and secondary levels on band one projects in 2009; the breakdown of the budget expended on same in 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23805/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Small Claims Court (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009 which he has accepted in principle will cover landlords wishing to recoup debts from their tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24283/09]

Written Answers — Private Residential Tenancies Board: Private Residential Tenancies Board (18 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 160: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on proposals to reform the workings of the Private Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24284/09]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (18 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the existing temporary recognition status of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will come to an end; the outcome of a recent meeting between himself and the school authorities in connection with the wishes of parents to have this project advanced; if negotiations with himself and third parties have begun regarding...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of principals and deputy principals who have informed his Department of their decision to retire from their position to date in 2009 in both primary and post primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24651/09]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (23 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 503: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that those schools who were previously given approval to put in place the LCVP course from September 2009 have now seen that decision reversed by way of a letter sent from his Department on 10 June 2009; the number of post primary schools affected by this decision; the amount spent to date in terms of training...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications that have been received by the 1 June 2009 deadline for the early retirement scheme announced in the 2009 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24724/09]

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: In the wake of the publication of the Ryan report, the Taoiseach and a number of his colleagues met with the religious congregations. A date was set for 24 June - today - for the religious congregations to return to the Taoiseach-----

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: As today is the deadline for the congregations to report to Government, how does the Taoiseach propose to inform the House regarding the outcome of those discussions, in the context-----

Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

Brian Hayes: I shall conclude on this point. It is a serious issue and there was unanimity on both sides. This is not a contentious matter. How will the House hear of the latest propositions from the congregations in respect of a future settlement in the context of potential future legislation?